Improving accessibility in schools

If your school is planning accessibility upgrades to school property, the school board and any property professionals involved must consider our guidance on accessibility first.

What our accessibility guidance covers

We provide guidance on assessing and modifying school sites and buildings to improve accessibility and inclusion. The guidance is intended for school boards and property professionals who are involved in planning and implementing accessibility upgrades.

It includes information about:

  • design standards and guidance for school accessibility upgrades
  • accessibility routes, entrances and circulation within schools and buildings
  • how to scope a project for a student with accessibility needs.
Improving accessibility at schools: Levels of service, design standards and guidance for upgrades to school sites and buildings (961 KB, PDF)
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